Council votes to keep Sandra Bland's name on road

Updated 9:43 pm, Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Alexandria De La Cruz, left, and LaToya Smith celebrate the City Council's decision on Tuesday.

Alexandria De La Cruz, left, and LaToya Smith celebrate the City Council's decision on Tuesday.

Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle

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Shere Dore, center, hugs another supporter after the Prairie View City Council decided to keep the name Sandra Bland Parkway on Tuesday.

Shere Dore, center, hugs another supporter after the Prairie View City Council decided to keep the name Sandra Bland Parkway on Tuesday.

Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle

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An overflow crowd waits in the hall during the Prairie View City Council meeting on Tuesday.

An overflow crowd waits in the hall during the Prairie View City Council meeting on Tuesday.

Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle

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LaToya Smith, left, and Brandi Cambric wipe away tears as an audio recording of Sandra Bland praying is played at the Prairie View City Council meeting on Tuesday.

LaToya Smith, left, and Brandi Cambric wipe away tears as an audio recording of Sandra Bland praying is played at the Prairie View City Council meeting on Tuesday.

Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle

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People applaud a speaker at the City Council meeting on Tuesday.

People applaud a speaker at the City Council meeting on Tuesday.

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Demonstrators call for the firing and indictment of State Trooper Brian Encinia during a protest on Sunday, July 26, 2015, in Katy. The demonstrators gathered at an apartment complex, lined by Harris County deputies on horseback, to protest against the trooper who arrested Sandra Bland. less

Demonstrators call for the firing and indictment of State Trooper Brian Encinia during a protest on Sunday, July 26, 2015, in Katy. The demonstrators gathered at an apartment complex, lined by Harris County ... more

Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle

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Demonstrators call for the firing and indictment of State Trooper Brian Encinia during a protest on Sunday, July 26, 2015, in Katy. The demonstrators gathered at an apartment complex, lined by Harris County deputies on horseback, to protest against the trooper who arrested Sandra Bland. less

Demonstrators call for the firing and indictment of State Trooper Brian Encinia during a protest on Sunday, July 26, 2015, in Katy. The demonstrators gathered at an apartment complex, lined by Harris County ... more

Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle

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Signs line the street during a protest calling for the firing and indictment of State Trooper Brian Encinia on Sunday, July 26, 2015, in Katy. The demonstrators gathered at an apartment complex, lined by Harris County deputies on horseback, to protest against the trooper who arrested Sandra Bland. less

Signs line the street during a protest calling for the firing and indictment of State Trooper Brian Encinia on Sunday, July 26, 2015, in Katy. The demonstrators gathered at an apartment complex, lined by Harris ... more

Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle

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Margaret Hilaire bows her head in prayer during a demonstration calling for the firing and indictment of State Trooper Brian Encinia during a protest on Sunday, July 26, 2015, in Katy. The demonstrators gathered at an apartment complex, lined by Harris County deputies on horseback, to protest against the trooper who arrested Sandra Bland. less

Margaret Hilaire bows her head in prayer during a demonstration calling for the firing and indictment of State Trooper Brian Encinia during a protest on Sunday, July 26, 2015, in Katy. The demonstrators ... more

Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle

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Waller County Judge Trey Duhon, left, and Waller County Sheriff Capt. Brian Cantrell watch as video of Sandra Bland going through magistration in the Waller County Jail is shown during a media conference at the Waller County Courthouse Tuesday, July 24, 2015 in Hempstead. less

Waller County Judge Trey Duhon, left, and Waller County Sheriff Capt. Brian Cantrell watch as video of Sandra Bland going through magistration in the Waller County Jail is shown during a media conference at the ... more

Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle

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A video of Sandra Bland going through magistration in the Waller County Jail is shown during a media conference at the Waller County Courthouse Tuesday, July 24, 2015 in Hempstead.

A video of Sandra Bland going through magistration in the Waller County Jail is shown during a media conference at the Waller County Courthouse Tuesday, July 24, 2015 in Hempstead.

Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle

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A video of Sandra Bland coming from a holding cell in the Waller County Jail is shown during a media conference at the Waller County Courthouse Tuesday, July 24, 2015 in Hempstead.

A video of Sandra Bland coming from a holding cell in the Waller County Jail is shown during a media conference at the Waller County Courthouse Tuesday, July 24, 2015 in Hempstead.

Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle

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A video of Sandra Bland in the booking area of the Waller County Jail is shown during a media conference at the Waller County Courthouse Tuesday, July 24, 2015 in Hempstead.

A video of Sandra Bland in the booking area of the Waller County Jail is shown during a media conference at the Waller County Courthouse Tuesday, July 24, 2015 in Hempstead.

Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle

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A video of Sandra Bland in the intake area of the Waller County Jail is shown during a media conference at the Waller County Courthouse Tuesday, July 24, 2015 in Hempstead.

A video of Sandra Bland in the intake area of the Waller County Jail is shown during a media conference at the Waller County Courthouse Tuesday, July 24, 2015 in Hempstead.

Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle

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A video of Sandra Bland in the intake area of the Waller County Jail is shown during a media conference at the Waller County Courthouse Tuesday, July 24, 2015 in Hempstead.

A video of Sandra Bland in the intake area of the Waller County Jail is shown during a media conference at the Waller County Courthouse Tuesday, July 24, 2015 in Hempstead.

Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle

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Waller County Judge Trey Duhon, left, and Waller County Sheriff Capt. Brian Cantrell talk as a video of Sandra Bland in the Waller County Jail is shown during a media conference at the Waller County Courthouse Tuesday, July 24, 2015 in Hempstead. less

Waller County Judge Trey Duhon, left, and Waller County Sheriff Capt. Brian Cantrell talk as a video of Sandra Bland in the Waller County Jail is shown during a media conference at the Waller County Courthouse ... more

Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle

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Waller County Judge Trey Duhon talks as video of Sandra Bland in the booking area of the Waller County Jail is shown during a media conference at the Waller County Courthouse Tuesday, July 24, 2015 in Hempstead. less

Waller County Judge Trey Duhon talks as video of Sandra Bland in the booking area of the Waller County Jail is shown during a media conference at the Waller County Courthouse Tuesday, July 24, 2015 in ... more

Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle

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Waller County Judge Trey Duhon, left, and Waller County Sheriff Capt. Brian Cantrell talk as a video of Sandra Bland in the Waller County Jail is shown during a media conference at the Waller County Courthouse Tuesday, July 24, 2015 in Hempstead. less

Waller County Judge Trey Duhon, left, and Waller County Sheriff Capt. Brian Cantrell talk as a video of Sandra Bland in the Waller County Jail is shown during a media conference at the Waller County Courthouse ... more

Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle

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Waller County Judge Trey Duhon, left, and Waller County Sheriff Capt. Brian Cantrell, right, are shown during a media conference about the Sandra Bland case held at the Waller County Courthouse Tuesday, July 24, 2015 in Hempstead. less

Waller County Judge Trey Duhon, left, and Waller County Sheriff Capt. Brian Cantrell, right, are shown during a media conference about the Sandra Bland case held at the Waller County Courthouse Tuesday, July ... more

Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle

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Waller County Judge Trey Duhon, left, and Waller County Sheriff Capt. Brian Cantrell talk as a video of Sandra Bland going through magistration in the Waller County Jail is shown during a media conference at the Waller County Courthouse Tuesday, July 24, 2015 in Hempstead. less

Waller County Judge Trey Duhon, left, and Waller County Sheriff Capt. Brian Cantrell talk as a video of Sandra Bland going through magistration in the Waller County Jail is shown during a media conference at ... more

Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle

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Sandra Bland, in orange jumpsuit, shown in raw video during her booking in the Waller County Jail.

Sandra Bland, in orange jumpsuit, shown in raw video during her booking in the Waller County Jail.

Photo: Leah Binkovitz

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Sandra Bland, in orange jumpsuit, during second suicide screening.

Sandra Bland, in orange jumpsuit, during second suicide screening.

Photo: Waller County Sheriff

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Activist Quanell X leads a demonstration calling for the firing and indictment of State Trooper Brian Encinia during a protest on Sunday, July 26, 2015, in Katy. The demonstrators gathered at an apartment complex, lined by Harris County deputies on horseback, to protest against the trooper who arrested Sandra Bland. less

Activist Quanell X leads a demonstration calling for the firing and indictment of State Trooper Brian Encinia during a protest on Sunday, July 26, 2015, in Katy. The demonstrators gathered at an apartment ... more

Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle

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Activist Quanell X leads a demonstration calling for the firing and indictment of State Trooper Brian Encinia during a protest on Sunday, July 26, 2015, in Katy. The demonstrators gathered at an apartment complex, lined by Harris County deputies on horseback, to protest against the trooper who arrested Sandra Bland. less

Activist Quanell X leads a demonstration calling for the firing and indictment of State Trooper Brian Encinia during a protest on Sunday, July 26, 2015, in Katy. The demonstrators gathered at an apartment ... more

Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle

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Activist Quenell X leads a protest calling for the firing and indictment of State Trooper Brian Encinia on Sunday, July 26, 2015, in Katy. The demonstrators gathered at an apartment complex, lined by Harris County deputies on horseback, to protest against the trooper who arrested Sandra Bland. less

Activist Quenell X leads a protest calling for the firing and indictment of State Trooper Brian Encinia on Sunday, July 26, 2015, in Katy. The demonstrators gathered at an apartment complex, lined by Harris ... more

Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle

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Margaret Hilaire bows her head in prayer during a demonstration calling for the firing and indictment of State Trooper Brian Encinia during a protest on Sunday, July 26, 2015, in Katy. The demonstrators gathered at an apartment complex, lined by Harris County deputies on horseback, to protest against the trooper who arrested Sandra Bland. less

Margaret Hilaire bows her head in prayer during a demonstration calling for the firing and indictment of State Trooper Brian Encinia during a protest on Sunday, July 26, 2015, in Katy. The demonstrators ... more

Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle

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Demonstrators call for the firing and indictment of State Trooper Brian Encinia during a protest on Sunday, July 26, 2015, in Katy. The demonstrators gathered at an apartment complex, lined by Harris County deputies on horseback, to protest against the trooper who arrested Sandra Bland. less

Demonstrators call for the firing and indictment of State Trooper Brian Encinia during a protest on Sunday, July 26, 2015, in Katy. The demonstrators gathered at an apartment complex, lined by Harris County ... more

Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle

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Malik Muhammad, raises his fist during a protest calling for the firing and indictment of State Trooper Brian Encinia on Sunday, July 26, 2015, in Katy. The demonstrators gathered at an apartment complex, lined by Harris County deputies on horseback, to protest against the trooper who arrested Sandra Bland. less

Malik Muhammad, raises his fist during a protest calling for the firing and indictment of State Trooper Brian Encinia on Sunday, July 26, 2015, in Katy. The demonstrators gathered at an apartment complex, lined ... more

Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle

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Malik Muhammad, raises his fist during a protest calling for the firing and indictment of State Trooper Brian Encinia on Sunday, July 26, 2015, in Katy. The demonstrators gathered at an apartment complex, lined by Harris County deputies on horseback, to protest against the trooper who arrested Sandra Bland. less

Malik Muhammad, raises his fist during a protest calling for the firing and indictment of State Trooper Brian Encinia on Sunday, July 26, 2015, in Katy. The demonstrators gathered at an apartment complex, lined ... more

Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle

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Harris County Sheriff's deputies arrive on horseback before a protest by African-American community leaders calling for the firing and indictment of State Trooper Brian Encinia on Sunday, July 26, 2015, in Katy. The demonstrators gathered at an apartment complex, lined by Harris County deputies on horseback, to protest against the trooper who arrested Sandra Bland. less

Harris County Sheriff's deputies arrive on horseback before a protest by African-American community leaders calling for the firing and indictment of State Trooper Brian Encinia on Sunday, July 26, 2015, in ... more

Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle

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Activist Quanell X leads a demonstration calling for the firing and indictment of State Trooper Brian Encinia during a protest on Sunday, July 26, 2015, in Katy. The demonstrators gathered at an apartment complex, lined by Harris County deputies on horseback, to protest against the trooper who arrested Sandra Bland. less

Activist Quanell X leads a demonstration calling for the firing and indictment of State Trooper Brian Encinia during a protest on Sunday, July 26, 2015, in Katy. The demonstrators gathered at an apartment ... more

Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle

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A vigil for Sandra Bland at the entrance to the Waller County Sheriff's Office and County Jail at 701 Calvit St. Wednesday, July 22, 2015, in Hempstead, Texas. Sandra Bland, 28, was found dead in her cell at the Waller County Jail days after she was detained by police during a routine traffic stop. less

A vigil for Sandra Bland at the entrance to the Waller County Sheriff's Office and County Jail at 701 Calvit St. Wednesday, July 22, 2015, in Hempstead, Texas. Sandra Bland, 28, was found dead in her cell at ... more

Photo: Gary Coronado, Houston Chronicle

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In this July 10, 2015, frame from dashcam video provided by the Texas Department of Public Safety, trooper Brian Encinia arrests Sandra Bland after she became combative during a routine traffic stop in Waller County, Texas. Bland was taken to the Waller County Jail that day and was found dead in her cell on July 13. (Texas Department of Public Safety via AP) less

In this July 10, 2015, frame from dashcam video provided by the Texas Department of Public Safety, trooper Brian Encinia arrests Sandra Bland after she became combative during a routine traffic stop in Waller ... more

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Sandra Bland was found hanged in this cell in the Waller County Jail in Hempstead, officials say. Documents released Wednesday included two mental health assessments done hours apart on the day she was arrested. less

Sandra Bland was found hanged in this cell in the Waller County Jail in Hempstead, officials say. Documents released Wednesday included two mental health assessments done hours apart on the day she was ... more

People protest with the National Black United Front outside the Federal Building, 1919 Smith St., about the Sandra Bland case Tuesday, Tuesday, July 21, 2015, in Houston. Bland was found dead in the Waller County Jail three days after she was arrested during a traffic stop. less

People protest with the National Black United Front outside the Federal Building, 1919 Smith St., about the Sandra Bland case Tuesday, Tuesday, July 21, 2015, in Houston. Bland was found dead in the Waller ... more

Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle

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People protest with the National Black United Front outside the Federal Building, 1919 Smith St., about the Sandra Bland case Tuesday, Tuesday, July 21, 2015, in Houston. Bland was found dead in the Waller County Jail three days after she was arrested during a traffic stop. less

People protest with the National Black United Front outside the Federal Building, 1919 Smith St., about the Sandra Bland case Tuesday, Tuesday, July 21, 2015, in Houston. Bland was found dead in the Waller ... more

Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle

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People protest with the National Black United Front outside the Federal Building, 1919 Smith St., about the Sandra Bland case Tuesday, Tuesday, July 21, 2015, in Houston. Bland was found dead in the Waller County Jail three days after she was arrested during a traffic stop. less

People protest with the National Black United Front outside the Federal Building, 1919 Smith St., about the Sandra Bland case Tuesday, Tuesday, July 21, 2015, in Houston. Bland was found dead in the Waller ... more

Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle

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People protest with the National Black United Front outside the Federal Building, 1919 Smith St., about the Sandra Bland case Tuesday, Tuesday, July 21, 2015, in Houston. Bland was found dead in the Waller County Jail three days after she was arrested during a traffic stop. less

People protest with the National Black United Front outside the Federal Building, 1919 Smith St., about the Sandra Bland case Tuesday, Tuesday, July 21, 2015, in Houston. Bland was found dead in the Waller ... more

Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle

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People protest with the National Black United Front outside the Federal Building, 1919 Smith St., about the Sandra Bland case Tuesday, Tuesday, July 21, 2015, in Houston. Bland was found dead in the Waller County Jail three days after she was arrested during a traffic stop. less

People protest with the National Black United Front outside the Federal Building, 1919 Smith St., about the Sandra Bland case Tuesday, Tuesday, July 21, 2015, in Houston. Bland was found dead in the Waller ... more

Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle

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Geneva Reed-Veal, speaks during a memorial service for her daughter, Sandra Bland, at All Faiths Chapel on the campus of Prairie View A&M University on Tuesday, July 21, 2015, in Houston. Bland, a 28-year-old African American woman, was arrested July 10, after being stopped by a Department of Public Safety trooper for failing to signal a lane change. A DPS spokesman said she was arrested after becoming "uncooperative" and kicking the trooper. Three days later, she was found hanging from a ligature in her cell made from a plastic bag. less

Geneva Reed-Veal, speaks during a memorial service for her daughter, Sandra Bland, at All Faiths Chapel on the campus of Prairie View A&M University on Tuesday, July 21, 2015, in Houston. Bland, a 28-year-old ... more

Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle

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Geneva Reed-Veal, mother of Sandra Bland, embraces her daughter, Sharon Cooper, during a memorial service for Bland at All Faiths Chapel on the campus of Prairie View A&M University on Tuesday, July 21, 2015, in Houston. Bland, a 28-year-old African American woman, was arrested July 10, after being stopped by a Department of Public Safety trooper for failing to signal a lane change. A DPS spokesman said she was arrested after becoming "uncooperative" and kicking the trooper. Three days later, she was found hanging from a ligature in her cell made from a plastic bag. less

Geneva Reed-Veal, mother of Sandra Bland, embraces her daughter, Sharon Cooper, during a memorial service for Bland at All Faiths Chapel on the campus of Prairie View A&M University on Tuesday, July 21, 2015, ... more

Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle

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Sandra Bland's family hold hands while they pray during a memorial service for Bland at All Faiths Chapel on the campus of Prairie View A&M University on Tuesday, July 21, 2015, in Houston. Bland, a 28-year-old African American woman, was arrested July 10, after being stopped by a Department of Public Safety trooper for failing to signal a lane change. A DPS spokesman said she was arrested after becoming "uncooperative" and kicking the trooper. Three days later, she was found hanging from a ligature in her cell made from a plastic bag. less

Sandra Bland's family hold hands while they pray during a memorial service for Bland at All Faiths Chapel on the campus of Prairie View A&M University on Tuesday, July 21, 2015, in Houston. Bland, a 28-year-old ... more

Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle

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Geneva Reed-Veal, mother of Sandra Bland, center, reacts as her daughter is celebrated during a memorial service for Bland at All Faiths Chapel on the campus of Prairie View A&M University on Tuesday, July 21, 2015, in Houston. Bland, a 28-year-old African American woman, was arrested July 10, after being stopped by a Department of Public Safety trooper for failing to signal a lane change. A DPS spokesman said she was arrested after becoming "uncooperative" and kicking the trooper. Three days later, she was found hanging from a ligature in her cell made from a plastic bag. less

Geneva Reed-Veal, mother of Sandra Bland, center, reacts as her daughter is celebrated during a memorial service for Bland at All Faiths Chapel on the campus of Prairie View A&M University on Tuesday, July 21, ... more

Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle

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Geneva Read-Veal, right, and her daughter Sharon Cooper react to a prayer during a memorial service for her other daughter Sandra Bland at Prairie View A&M University, Tuesday, July 21, 2015, in Prairie View, Texas. A newly released dashcam video documents how a routine traffic stop escalated into a shouting confrontation between a Texas state trooper and Bland, which led to her arrest. Bland was found hanging in her jail cell three days after the incident. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan) less

Geneva Read-Veal, right, and her daughter Sharon Cooper react to a prayer during a memorial service for her other daughter Sandra Bland at Prairie View A&M University, Tuesday, July 21, 2015, in Prairie View, ... more

Photo: Pat Sullivan, Associated Press

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State and local officials gather for an inquiry looking into the death of Sandra Bland on Tuesday, July 21, 2015, in Houston. Bland, a 28-year-old African American woman, was arrested July 10, after being stopped by a Department of Public Safety trooper for failing to signal a lane change. A DPS spokesman said she was arrested after becoming "uncooperative" and kicking the trooper. Three days later, she was found hanging from a ligature in her cell made from a plastic bag.

State and local officials gather for an inquiry looking into the death of Sandra Bland on Tuesday, July 21, 2015, in Houston. Bland, a 28-year-old African American woman, was arrested July 10, after being

State and local officials gather for an inquiry looking into the death of Sandra Bland on Tuesday, July 21, 2015, in Houston. Bland, a 28-year-old African American woman, was arrested July 10, after being stopped by a Department of Public Safety trooper for failing to signal a lane change. A DPS spokesman said she was arrested after becoming "uncooperative" and kicking the trooper. Three days later, she was found hanging from a ligature in her cell made from a plastic bag. less

State and local officials gather for an inquiry looking into the death of Sandra Bland on Tuesday, July 21, 2015, in Houston. Bland, a 28-year-old African American woman, was arrested July 10, after being ... more

Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle

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State and local officials gather for an inquiry looking into the death of Sandra Bland on Tuesday, July 21, 2015, in Houston. Bland, a 28-year-old African American woman, was arrested July 10, after being stopped by a Department of Public Safety trooper for failing to signal a lane change. A DPS spokesman said she was arrested after becoming "uncooperative" and kicking the trooper. Three days later, she was found hanging from a ligature in her cell made from a plastic bag. less

State and local officials gather for an inquiry looking into the death of Sandra Bland on Tuesday, July 21, 2015, in Houston. Bland, a 28-year-old African American woman, was arrested July 10, after being ... more

Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle

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State and local officials gather for an inquiry looking into the death of Sandra Bland on Tuesday, July 21, 2015, in Houston. Bland, a 28-year-old African American woman, was arrested July 10, after being stopped by a Department of Public Safety trooper for failing to signal a lane change. A DPS spokesman said she was arrested after becoming "uncooperative" and kicking the trooper. Three days later, she was found hanging from a ligature in her cell made from a plastic bag. less

State and local officials gather for an inquiry looking into the death of Sandra Bland on Tuesday, July 21, 2015, in Houston. Bland, a 28-year-old African American woman, was arrested July 10, after being ... more

Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle

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State Senator Royce West, left, and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick talk as state and local officials gather for an inquiry looking into the death of Sandra Bland on Tuesday, July 21, 2015, in Houston. Bland, a 28-year-old African American woman, was arrested July 10, after being stopped by a Department of Public Safety trooper for failing to signal a lane change. A DPS spokesman said she was arrested after becoming "uncooperative" and kicking the trooper. Three days later, she was found hanging from a ligature in her cell made from a plastic bag. less

State Senator Royce West, left, and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick talk as state and local officials gather for an inquiry looking into the death of Sandra Bland on Tuesday, July 21, 2015, in Houston. Bland, a ... more

Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle

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State and local officials gather for an inquiry looking into the death of Sandra Bland on Tuesday, July 21, 2015, in Houston. Bland, a 28-year-old African American woman, was arrested July 10, after being stopped by a Department of Public Safety trooper for failing to signal a lane change. A DPS spokesman said she was arrested after becoming "uncooperative" and kicking the trooper. Three days later, she was found hanging from a ligature in her cell made from a plastic bag. less

State and local officials gather for an inquiry looking into the death of Sandra Bland on Tuesday, July 21, 2015, in Houston. Bland, a 28-year-old African American woman, was arrested July 10, after being ... more

Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle

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State and local officials gather for an inquiry looking into the death of Sandra Bland on Tuesday, July 21, 2015, in Houston. Bland, a 28-year-old African American woman, was arrested July 10, after being stopped by a Department of Public Safety trooper for failing to signal a lane change. A DPS spokesman said she was arrested after becoming "uncooperative" and kicking the trooper. Three days later, she was found hanging from a ligature in her cell made from a plastic bag. less

State and local officials gather for an inquiry looking into the death of Sandra Bland on Tuesday, July 21, 2015, in Houston. Bland, a 28-year-old African American woman, was arrested July 10, after being ... more

Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle

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Protesters rally outside the Waller County Courthouse after a march from the Waller County Jail Friday, July 17, 2015, in Hempstead. They are questioning the death of Sandra Bland, who was found hanging in a jail cell by a plastic trash bag on Monday, three days after being arrested during a traffic stop near Prairie View A&M University. less

Protesters rally outside the Waller County Courthouse after a march from the Waller County Jail Friday, July 17, 2015, in Hempstead. They are questioning the death of Sandra Bland, who was found hanging in a ... more

Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle

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Protesters rally outside the Waller County Courthouse after a march from the Waller County Jail Friday, July 17, 2015, in Hempstead. They are questioning the death of Sandra Bland, who was found hanging in a jail cell by a plastic trash bag on Monday, three days after being arrested during a traffic stop near Prairie View A&M University. less

Protesters rally outside the Waller County Courthouse after a march from the Waller County Jail Friday, July 17, 2015, in Hempstead. They are questioning the death of Sandra Bland, who was found hanging in a ... more

Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle

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Protesters rally outside the Waller County Courthouse after a march from the Waller County Jail Friday, July 17, 2015, in Hempstead. They are questioning the death of Sandra Bland, who was found hanging in a jail cell by a plastic trash bag on Monday, three days after being arrested during a traffic stop near Prairie View A&M University. less

Protesters rally outside the Waller County Courthouse after a march from the Waller County Jail Friday, July 17, 2015, in Hempstead. They are questioning the death of Sandra Bland, who was found hanging in a ... more

Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle

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Protesters rally outside the Waller County Courthouse after a march from the Waller County Jail Friday, July 17, 2015, in Hempstead. They are questioning the death of Sandra Bland, who was found hanging in a jail cell by a plastic trash bag on Monday, three days after being arrested during a traffic stop near Prairie View A&M University. less

Protesters rally outside the Waller County Courthouse after a march from the Waller County Jail Friday, July 17, 2015, in Hempstead. They are questioning the death of Sandra Bland, who was found hanging in a ... more

Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle

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Quanell X holds a plastic trash bag as he speaks to protesters at rally outside the Waller County Courthouse after a march from the Waller County Jail Friday, July 17, 2015, in Hempstead. They are questioning the death of Sandra Bland, who was found hanging in a jail cell by a plastic trash bag on Monday, three days after being arrested during a traffic stop near Prairie View A&M University. less

Quanell X holds a plastic trash bag as he speaks to protesters at rally outside the Waller County Courthouse after a march from the Waller County Jail Friday, July 17, 2015, in Hempstead. They are questioning ... more

Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle

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Protesters prayer at rally outside the Waller County Courthouse after a march from the Waller County Jail Friday, July 17, 2015, in Hempstead. They are questioning the death of Sandra Bland, who was found hanging in a jail cell by a plast